GUELPH – Guelph Pride, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC), and the Children’s Reading Room are partnering to present “Fay & Fluffy, a Drag Storytime and Singalong.”
Teens airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two local teenagers were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Sideroad 10 E north of Arthur, on June 9 at about 1:30am.
Erin Legion hosts event recognizing 80th anniversary of D-Day
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, which took place on June 6th, 1944, and stands as the most challenging operation in Canada’s military history, a commemorative presentation was hosted by the Erin Legion at McMillan Park.
Motorcyclist airlifted to trauma centre following collision near Arthur
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 at 16th Line, southwest of Arthur in Mapleton Township, on June 6 at about 5pm.
Erin Farmers’ Market reopens for 12th season on June 20
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is reopening for its 12th season on June 20.
Human trafficking arrest
GUELPH – In May Guelph Police began a human trafficking investigation in relation to a Guelph male alleged to be involved in trafficking, procuring, receiving material benefit and sexually assaulting young females.
Local school boards to recognize Indigenous History Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is Indigenous History Month, and students attending local schools will celebrate with Indigenous-focused events and lessons.
Third annual Waddies Classic delivers big money, noise, fun in Elora
ELORA - The third annual Waddies Classic welcomed 84 teams from across North America to the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on May 25.
Fire destroys chicken coop in Erin
ERIN – A heat lamp was determined to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a chicken coop in Erin on May 11.
Police beat: Two Guelph men charged with theft-related crimes
ERIN – Two Guelph men have been charged with theft-related crimes here.
Advertiser earns top honours in community newspaper competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has won big for the fifth year in a row. On May 24 the local newspaper took first place in the General Excellence category of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's 2023 Better Newspaper Competition.
Rockwood teen severely injured, two arrested
GUELPH – Two teens face aggravated assault and other charges after an incident here on the weekend that left a third teen with severe head injuries.
UGDSB ratifies contracts with two unions
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has ratified collective agreements with two union partners, completing this round of local negotiations.
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.
Unattended candle causes house fire, $150,000 in damage
ERIN – Volunteer firefighters from the town's stations in Erin and Hillsburgh attended a house fire last weekend on Main Street in the village of Erin. Smoke came from the sides of an evacuated single-storey home as fire crews arrived after 2:25pm on May 18.